When Jordan McGuire took over the Dadeville softball program in 2019, she knew she was in for an adventure. The Tigers struggled her first season but with a solid group of seniors set to return, McGuire had high expectations for 2020.
Those expectations were just starting to be met for the Tigers, who were led by their six seniors, before the season was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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